Reflections From the Fence: New Orleans Mississippi

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Monday, November 26, 2012

THE Trip, THE Encore' :: New Orleans, A Visit At Night

We visited New Orleans in the early evening and night, which is of course, a totally different experience than during the day time. It also just so happened that their football team had a huge win just before we got downtown via the trusty shuttle from the campground. Again, many, many thanks to Google Plus friend Dawn, who really showed us her town as our photo guide.

First a walk along the Mississippi, where we saw these brave souls "doing" NO in a bit of a different way.

Cruise ships depart the harbor frequently, there were two leaving this evening, this one a Carnival cruise:

Streetcars:

Walking the streets as it gets darker:

Looks as if someone partied a bit too much?? Or stepped off a curb and twisted an ankle?? Well, probably partied too much and stepped off the curb - - LOL

Below, the Royal Sonesta. Dawn managed to get us access to the pool area. I love the lighting, don't you?

Yes, we walked Bourbon Street, dodging those celebrating the win and of course, celebrating whatever else they thought was worthy.

Our stay was short, but, mighty impressive, we packed a lot into one day and one evening. Many thanks to our photo tour guide, Dawn. We had a blast!

Sunday, November 25, 2012

THE Trip, THE Encore' :: New Orleans, It Is All About The Details, Part Two

Yesterday I brought you a number of photos of the details of New Orleans, looking a bit deeper into the mystical and spiritual beauty. Today, the rest of the photos. More door knobs, roofs, wrought iron, door knockers, doors and shutters, and a couple of different things, well, I thought they were different and interesting.

Below, look close, the roof is curved, no trick photography, seriously:

OK, even the trash can adds something to the symmetry of this house, only in New Orleans I suppose!

Below, this decorative cover is almost on street level, I thought maybe they were air vents?

Closer, yes indeedy New Orleans!

Saturday, November 24, 2012

THE Trip, THE Encore' :: New Orleans, It Is All About The Details, Part One

Details, architecture, wrought iron, doors, roof lines, shutters, door knockers, a few plants tossed in. In New Orleans it is ALL about the details.

Come on back tomorrow for the rest of "It Is All About The Details". And, if I have done this correctly, tomorrow AM on Flora and Fauna two photos from New Orleans as well.

Monday, November 19, 2012

THE Trip, THE Encore' :: New Orleans

Was time to revisit New Orleans. We were here in 2007, and my other blog, Beyond Reflections From the Fence has some short posts with some photos taken then. I invite you to visit:

The 2004 Adventure, January 27 2004, Touring and Dining New Orleans

The 2004 Adventure, January 28 2004, New Orleans, Plan XYZ

The 2004 Adventure, January 29 2004, Riding the Mississippi and Street Cars, New Orelans Style.

I had made arrangements to meet up with Google Plus friend, Dawn, photographer supreme, genealogist and resident of New Orleans for a personalized "photo" tour of the city. Well, we did photos, I can tell you. I took 340 the first day and 124 the next day. (And, yes, I am going to have a TOUGH time just choosing a few photos to share here on Reflections.) The first day we took the shuttle from the campground to downtown at 10 AM and came home at 4 PM, exhausted and exhilarated. The second day we took the 3:45 PM shuttle and returned at 8 PM, and yes, we did Bourbon Street at night.

So, here are a few photos, pretty much taken in the order I took them.

A home, ravaged. By Katrina? Sad to see, also sad to see, the signs advertising "razing" of your home.

Man and friend J, showing us how low the door handles can be on older places in New Orleans.

Yep, the first stop! Beignets and chicory coffee, YUM.. Also pricey, could only afford those once every 5 years.

Street entertainers, are of course, a huge draw, so much fun, so much talent. Here this young entertainer noted that on the day that Veterans Day was being celebrated in New Orleans that this gentleman was indeed a Veteran. The young lady is the Veteran's bride. And, yours truly collected a nice hug and kiss from the street entertainer for taking photos for them. Surprisingly, the kiss did not leave traces of silver!

Yes, we photographed Cathedral-Basilica of Saint Louis, King of France, also called St. Louis Cathedral.

Courtyards, waterfalls, plants galore:

Man and a special friend in the French Quarter:

French Quarter:

Congo Square, Louis Armstrong Park (where there was a gumbo fest going on, see below!) This sculpture was dedicated in April of 2010 was funded by the Edward Wisner Donation and was sculpted by Adewale S. Adenle.